EP0768937A4 - Indexable wrenches - Google Patents

Indexable wrenches

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Publication number
EP0768937A4
EP0768937A4 EP95915432A EP95915432A EP0768937A4 EP 0768937 A4 EP0768937 A4 EP 0768937A4 EP 95915432 A EP95915432 A EP 95915432A EP 95915432 A EP95915432 A EP 95915432A EP 0768937 A4 EP0768937 A4 EP 0768937A4
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Prior art keywords
indexable
wrenches
indexable wrenches
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0768937A1 (en
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James E Cole
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/06—Handle constructions reversible or adjustable for position
    • B25G1/063—Handle constructions reversible or adjustable for position for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners
    • B25G1/066—Handle constructions reversible or adjustable for position for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners the grip itself being angularly adjustable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
    • B25B13/46—Spanners; Wrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
    • B25B13/461—Spanners; Wrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle with concentric driving and driven member
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
    • B25B13/48—Spanners; Wrenches for special purposes
    • B25B13/481—Spanners; Wrenches for special purposes for operating in areas having limited access
EP95915432A 1994-06-16 1995-03-28 Indexable wrenches Withdrawn EP0768937A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US260720 1994-06-16
US08/260,720 US5419221A (en) 1994-06-16 1994-06-16 Indexable head ratchet wrench
PCT/US1995/003841 WO1995034408A1 (en) 1994-06-16 1995-03-28 Indexable wrenches

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0768937A1 EP0768937A1 (en) 1997-04-23
EP0768937A4 true EP0768937A4 (en) 1997-08-27

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EP95915432A Withdrawn EP0768937A4 (en) 1994-06-16 1995-03-28 Indexable wrenches

Country Status (5)

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US (1) US5419221A (en)
EP (1) EP0768937A4 (en)
AU (1) AU685937B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2211700A1 (en)
WO (1) WO1995034408A1 (en)

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US2420132A (en) * 1945-11-27 1947-05-06 Gryniuck Michael Detachable head wrench
US3175436A (en) * 1963-08-20 1965-03-30 Donald C Coleman Torque imparting wrench
US3270597A (en) * 1965-09-14 1966-09-06 Neff Ted Multi-angle ratcheting wrenches
US3314318A (en) * 1965-12-07 1967-04-18 Robert A Shoults Micro-socket having a drive coupling means and internal connecting bar therefor
US4747328A (en) * 1986-06-20 1988-05-31 Leslie Howard Swivel arm ratchet wrench
US4901608A (en) * 1989-02-27 1990-02-20 James Shieh Adjustable angle ratchet wrench

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WO1995034408A1 (en) 1995-12-21
US5419221A (en) 1995-05-30
CA2211700A1 (en) 1995-12-21
AU685937B2 (en) 1998-01-29
EP0768937A1 (en) 1997-04-23
AU2231395A (en) 1996-01-05

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